Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
beckeri
ID:
507991

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Chinnock

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Eremophila : 159 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507323



Common Names

  • Glycocystis beckeri
  • Becker's Glycocystis
  • Becker's Water-starwort


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Description

Glycocystis beckeri (also called Becker's glycocystis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, and grows in grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Glycocystis beckeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glycocystis beckeri is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glycocystis beckeri is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Glycocystis beckeri

Glycocystis beckeri can be found in South Africa.

Glycocystis beckeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glycocystis beckeri?

Glycocystis beckeri

What are the common names of Glycocystis beckeri?

Becker's Glycocystis

Where is Glycocystis beckeri found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Glycocystis genus

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77081310-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].